The Creative Coast Initiative

Organic Dining in the Starland District

There’s no denying that Savannah loves to eat and drink. We’re home to so many wonderful local restaurants and eateries, it’s hard to have an overall favorite! While the tourists look for seafood on River Street, the locals head over to the Starland District for locally grown, organic, goodness.

On Bull Street, just south of 35th, Foxy Loxy has become a favorite coffee house and gallery with locally
brewed Perc coffee, made-from-scratch desserts (scones, kolaches, brownies and vegan cookies), and a fresh gourmet menu of daily soups, salsas and Tex-Mex inspired tacos. Browse the (mostly local) art work as you make your way out back to the courtyard, which is host to marshmallow roasts, half price bottles of wine and live music on cooler Saturday nights. On Friday nights, enjoy a Taco and a Tecate for $5, or give one of their craft brews a try. If you need to connect to wifi it’s a much more relaxed atmosphere than some of the (ahem) national chains.

For out of the ordinary Panini’s, give the Starland Café a try. Not only are the ingredients fresh, local and organic; some of them are grown right in their own garden. Their unique combinations like Greek Asparagus, Green Goat and Turkey Hummus will have you coming back to try them all. It’s a little tricky to find; from downtown take Bull Street south to 41st Street and turn left (it’s a one-way street) – and Starland Café will be on your right.

Over on Habersham between 32nd and 33rd, Sol always has a packed house. A renovated gas station, it does have limited seating, but is well worth the wait; try one of their specialty cocktails - the Caipirinha is a favorite and the fresh shot of pepper juice in the Hot Shot Margarita gives it quite a unique taste. International-spicy-fusion is the best way I can describe their menu. Fresh, natural ingredients combine to deliver beautiful presentations and fantastic flavors. Vegetarian and pet friendly (your pets are always welcome in theoutdoor seating area) it’s no wonder Sol is a local favorite.

If you’re looking for one of the best burgers in town, look no further than Green Truck Pub. (Also on Habersham, just south of 40th at Maupas). All of the burgers are 1/3 lb. of grass-fed, all-natural beef with local and organic toppings, homemade ketchup and house-canned pickles; no wonder they were recently voted one of the “Best Burgers in Georgia” by Southern Living Magazine. (Get any of their tasty combinations made with free-range chicken or a homemade veggie patty).

There are also several local shops, boutiques and art galleries to browse in the Starland District – check them out on the First Friday of every month during the “Forsyth to Victory Art March” when a lot of the businesses stay open later.